Zesty Italian Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Zesty Italian Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon Pure Virgin Olive Oil; 8 ounces, weight Sweet Or Hot Italian Sausage Links, Casing Removed; 1/4 cups Finely Diced Yellow Onion; 2 Tablespoons Sliced Black Olives; 1 cup Cooked Pasta (I Use Rotelle); 10 ounces, weight Canned Tomato Sauce; 1/4 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Stock; 2 whole Bell Peppers, Cut Lengthwise; 12 slices Pepperoni (small Slices); 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and Italian sausage, crumbling sausage as it cooks.
3
Add onions and saute until sausage is thoroughly cooked.
4
Drain grease.
5
Add black olives, cooked pasta, and tomato sauce.
6
Reduce heat to low and cook 34 minutes, stirring well.
7
In an 8 x 8 baking dish, add vegetable stock.
8
Set bell pepper halves inside dish.
9
Scoop equal portions of sausage mixture into each one.
10
Top each with 3 slices pepperoni and mozzarella.
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Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes.
12
Remove foil and bake an additional 34 minutes to crisp the top.
13
Serve immediately.
14
We love these with crusty bread and a small green side salad with creamy Italian dressing (see my recipe box).
15
Hope you enjoy!

398

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tablespoon Pure Virgin Olive Oil, 8 ounces, weight Sweet Or Hot Italian Sausage Links, Casing Removed, 1/4 cups Finely Diced Yellow Onion, 2 Tablespoons Sliced Black Olives, and more.

Yes, Zesty Italian Stuffed Peppers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zesty Italian Stuffed Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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